A round yellow smiley face protrudes from the wall above onto Flinders Lane, welcoming you to Lot 7; smiles abound inside too. A quote outside the kitchen reads: ‘A smile is a curve that sets everything straight’ and another on the menu reads: ‘When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life a thousand reasons to smile.’

‘Whenever you see a smiley face you can’t help but smile,’ says General Manager, Geremy Lucas, by means of explanation, and you can’t help but smile when you look at the menu either. It’s no secret that Melbourne’s prices have escalated of late, but at Lot 7 they’re committed to keeping the prices down and the quality up (so much so they even have a mantra, ‘If the people keep coming, we’ll keep the prices down.’).

It was the Lunch Meal Deal that had us grinning from ear to ear. $16 buys you parmesan and herb crumbed chicken breast topped with smoked ham, mozzarella and tomato and a side of chips and salad. Excellent value, no? But get this, not only is the portion size what a portion size should be, you also get a glass of wine or a bottle of Peroni! Specials aside, the entire menu created by Head Chef Darron Paul (formerly of Cecconi’s, Circa and Livebait) is filled with tempting options that are all excellent value and all made in house using quality produce.

Lot 7 will surely have you revisiting time and time again for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Where: 95 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Phone: 03 96547772
Open: Breakfast 7am-11am Mon-Fri, Lunch 12pm-3pm Mon-Fri, Dinner 6pm-Close Tues-Sat
Details: lot7.com.au